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15 Years Ago--Aug. 8, 1980

The extreme heat that Missouri has suffered during past weeks is the most intense and destructive in our recent history. It has taken its toll on our poor and elderly. Between July 1 and July 23, 314 confirmed heat-related deaths and 328 suspected heat-related deaths occurred within our state, the majority in metropolitan Kansas City and St. Louis. The mortality of Missourians and the suffering of citizens is not the full tragedy of the 1980 hea…
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The Platte County Landmark Newspaper broke the news in on Tuesday, August 5, 2025.
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